A short course in PDF File Structure
Support Engineers’ PDF is a two-day, hands-on, technical introduction to the PDF file format.
It discusses the basics of the structure and contents of a PDF file, emphasizing those parts of the
PDF specification most important to printed documents. The course is a good, quick introduction to
PDF structure for people who need to examine and diagnose troublesome PDF files.
Note that this is a class in the PDF file structure, not the use of Adobe Acrobat. The course does
examine some commercial tools that are useful in the diagnosis of PDF problems.
Students are encouraged to bring their own samples of troubled PDF for examination in class.
Objective
Students will leave class knowing how to examine and interpret PDF files and diagnose PDF problems.
Prerequisites
A good technical background. Programming experience will be helpful, though not necessary.
Audience
Printer field support engineers and other support personnel who need a familiarity with PDF file
structure.
Course Outline
Day 1
- PDF Data Types
- PDF Objects
- PDF File format
- The Page Tree
- Content Streams
- Simple Drawing
- Introduction to Color
- Drawing Text
- Coordinate Transforms
- Compression and Transmission Filters
Day 2
- Color and Color Spaces
- Image XObjects
- Form XObjects
- Transparency
- PDF Font Structure
- Examination of Common PDF Files
- PDF/X and PDF/A
- PDF Troubleshooting Tools
Pricing & Availability
See class schedule for a list of locations, dates and class cost.
On-Site Classes
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